Fillmore Central’s One Act Team has won first place at competition which was held on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Director Jackie Whitacre, along with the cast and crew, traveled to St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minn. and put forth an award-
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Thursday, June 20th, 2013
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Robert Reicks
Mon, Feb 4th, 2013
Posted in Preston Obituaries
Posted in Preston Obituaries
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Robert Reicks, 76 of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully on Saturday February 2, 2013, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford, Minn.
Robert was born on December 28, 1936, in Cresco, Iowa to Viola (Reinhardt) and Edward Reicks. He graduated from Cresco High School in 1955. On Ocober 11, 1958, he married Grace (McCabe) in Harmony. They moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he worked in a meat packing facility. In 1964, they moved to Minneiska, Minn., where he was a meat cutter. In 1965, he moved to Preston, where he operated the locker plant. Then he worked at Chatfield at Drew’s Frozen Foods and Huckstadts and then returned to Preston to work at Dahl’s IGA Food Liner, operate the B&B Olympic Bowl, work at Gehling Auction Co., and become the school bus driver. In 1989, Bob and Grace moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas where he was employed by Walmart. After Grace’s death in 2003, Bob returned to Preston and continued to work at Walmart as a greeter until 2011. Bob enjoyed playing cards, puzzles, going to casinos, and visiting with friends.
Bob is survived by children Kevin (Lisa) Reicks, Kelly (Robert) Doherty, Kurt (Brenda) Reicks, and Kimberly (David) Black; two sisters, Joanne (Jim) Fisher of Spillville, Iowa; Sharon (Carroll) Gossman of Canton, Minn.; three brothers, Gene (Peggy) Reicks of Spillville, Iowa; Donnie Reicks of Belmond, Iowa; Keith (Nadine) Reicks of Lourdes, Iowa; seven grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Saturday, February 9 at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston. Celebration of life followed at the Servicemen’s Club in Preston. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Robert was born on December 28, 1936, in Cresco, Iowa to Viola (Reinhardt) and Edward Reicks. He graduated from Cresco High School in 1955. On Ocober 11, 1958, he married Grace (McCabe) in Harmony. They moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he worked in a meat packing facility. In 1964, they moved to Minneiska, Minn., where he was a meat cutter. In 1965, he moved to Preston, where he operated the locker plant. Then he worked at Chatfield at Drew’s Frozen Foods and Huckstadts and then returned to Preston to work at Dahl’s IGA Food Liner, operate the B&B Olympic Bowl, work at Gehling Auction Co., and become the school bus driver. In 1989, Bob and Grace moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas where he was employed by Walmart. After Grace’s death in 2003, Bob returned to Preston and continued to work at Walmart as a greeter until 2011. Bob enjoyed playing cards, puzzles, going to casinos, and visiting with friends.
Bob is survived by children Kevin (Lisa) Reicks, Kelly (Robert) Doherty, Kurt (Brenda) Reicks, and Kimberly (David) Black; two sisters, Joanne (Jim) Fisher of Spillville, Iowa; Sharon (Carroll) Gossman of Canton, Minn.; three brothers, Gene (Peggy) Reicks of Spillville, Iowa; Donnie Reicks of Belmond, Iowa; Keith (Nadine) Reicks of Lourdes, Iowa; seven grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Saturday, February 9 at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston. Celebration of life followed at the Servicemen’s Club in Preston. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Dorian Honor Band students from Fillmore Central announced
Fri, Feb 1st, 2013
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
The FCHS Band Department is proud to announce that the following students have been selected to participate in the 2013 Dorian Honor Band at Luther College on Sunday, February 24 and Monday, February 25.
Approximately 625 musicians are chosen to p
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Gehling Auction Company celebrates 40th anniversary
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
In 1973, Ron Gehling was looking for a place to start a business. He started selling farm machinery in Preston, Minn., which turned into Gehling Auction Company. Forty years later Ron Gehling is still selling farm machinery, but now additionally sel
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More than three years of growth for SMG Web Design in Southeast Minnesota
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
SMG Web Design started out in 2009, the idea of Jason Sethre, the owner of the Fillmore County Journal. He saw there were people and businesses in the community that needed an online presence at a reasonable price.
Michelle Haugerud was originall
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Napa in Preston to relocate
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
The Napa Store in Preston, Minn. which is currently located at 108 Mill Street, will soon be revving up its engine for a big move. Owners Mike and Sylvia Steien recently expanded the business and began selling hardware items in the Preston store and
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St. Paul Street improvement
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Government
Posted in Preston Government
Public Works Director Jim Bakken reported at the Preston City Council’s January 22 meeting that the county is considering a mill and overlay project on CSAH 17 (St. Paul Street) from Fillmore Street to the south bridge, before the power plant. Co
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Fillmore Central School Board ready for 2013
Fri, Jan 25th, 2013
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
At the Fillmore Central School Board meeting on January 22, 2013, new board member Emily Ellis took her oath and was sworn in. Ross Kiehne and Jim Love were also sworn in, as they had been re-elected.
The officers for 2013 will remain the same, w
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Letter about Senate
Fri, Jan 18th, 2013
Posted in Preston Letter to the Editor
Posted in Preston Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,
I have to share two proposals made within the last week by two senators of our MN Senate.
1. State Senator Ann Rest of NEW HOPE is asking for a sales tax on clothing.
2. Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk wants to change the Minne
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